Belt sizing actually tends to be a bit confusing, as different brands and locations size their belts differently.If you're shopping in a department store, you can just wrap it around your waist and make sure the length after the buckle is appropriate for the type of belt that you're purchasing.Whereas if you're shopping online, some sites recommend that you purchase a size or two larger than your pants waist size, or take a tape measure to one of your existing belts, which does tend to get a little complicated.

Once the mark or stain is gone, then you'll want to use a leather conditioner to replace the oils that the cleaner wiped away. Simply use a soft, clean towel and wipe on the conditioner, then let sit for 15-30 minutes until it's absorbed.Now that your belt is back to good condition, you can store it either rolled up in a drawer or shoebox, or you can use a belt hanger so that it hangs flat in your closet.

Sometimes you search and you search, and just can't find the perfect belt to match a specific pair of shoes or an outfit that you have planned. A lot of belt designs might be close, but just not exactly right.At BeltCraft, we've created a special online tool to allow you to design your own belt, including material, stitching colors, buckle types, and more. Once you have your belt designed, then we'll handcraft it specially for you, and ship it directly to your home or office.

Custom belts are also great options for gifts, either as a gift card to allow someone to design their own, or for a group, such as a groomsmen gift.Overall, if you're creative or just looking to add some uniqueness or personalization to your belt, then designing your own belt is a great option.As you might guessed, there are more buckle options for casual belts. While some belts have a polished buckle, especially statement belts that are meant to stand out, most casual belts have more of a burnished or matte finish to them.

In addition, casual belt buckle shapes can range from square with a roller to rounded, and may be more ornate than their dress belt counterparts.Leather is, of course, the most common type of material for casual belts, and as we learned in the dress belts section, you should ALWAYS choose a "full grain leather" belt. This is actually even more important for a casual belt, if you can believe that, as many people wear their belt on a daily basis, and it will tend to break down quickly, unless it's made from full grain leather.

Suede is another type of material that is commonly used for casual belts. It's not quite as durable as full grain leather, but it typically has a full grain leather backing for extra strength and durability, and the nap on the front makes for a nice change from your standard leather.Cotton is the last major material used for casual belts. It's going to be the most affordable of the materials, and is also considered the most casual of the three types of belts.Cotton belts are unique in that they can use a standard D ring as a buckle, so the belt just folds over itself (which is also the most casual of all of the belts), or you can add a leather trim to the ends, and have the belt use a normal buckle with punched holes.

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